http://Grappletv.comenSportsCopyright Kenny Jewelhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba5173cded2ab96b7ce043a1426e08e8.jpghttp://Grappletv.comSun, 15 Oct 2023 11:14:47 +0000Kenny JewelKenny Jewelkennyjewel@hotmail.comLong time BJJ Practitioner/Photographer Kenny Jewel teams up with BJJ Black Belt Felicia Oh to discuss all things BJJ and MMA. Their guests include some of the most influential people in the game and some not so influential. The duo talks to the new...yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-megan-parducho--42582276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42582276Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:47:47 +0000Kenny JewelKenny interviews brown belt Megan Parducho. We discuss Megan's fun times competing at tourneys, a little behind the scenes of EBI, coordinating at DREAM Championships and her new career as Real Estate Agent.3556adcc,andregalvao,bjj,brianpeterson,buchecha,dream,ebi,eddiebravo,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,jiujitsu,mendesbrothers,nogicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-penny-thomas--40337209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40337209Sat, 15 Aug 2020 19:42:10 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny talk to one of the Pioneers of women Jiu Jitsu, Black Belt Penny Thomas. They discuss training in South Africa, coming to the states for her first tournament, living and training in Hawaii and raising her two kids. Available on...2949andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,graice,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,hawaii,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,pennythomas,ricksongracie,tijucacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-rudy-fischmann--40265897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40265897Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:01:25 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny talk with their old friend, Black Belt Rudy Fischmann. Rudy is a brain cancer survivor and details the discovery all the way to recovery. He also tells a few stories including the Cleber incident and trying to wear a luche libre...4551andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,braincancerdiaries,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,rudyfischmannyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-scotty-nelson--40098185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40098185Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:22:25 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and Felicia interview Scotty Nelson, one of the co-founders of On The Mat(OTM). They discuss his early training days at Ralph Gracie's, some dojo storming and some stories of Ralph. He also shared how he became involved in a hospital in...3295andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,otm,ralphgracie,ricksongracie,scottnelsonyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-adisa-banjoko--39851790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39851790Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:42:13 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and Felicia chat with Ralph Gracie Student, fellow podcaster and founder of Hip Hop Chess, Adisa Banjoko. They discuss his beginnings, including his first day of class with Dave Camarillo and Bobby Southworth. Also he tells a few stories...4698adisabanjoko,andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,bishopchronicles,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,hiphopchess,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ralphgracie,ricksongraciecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-women-s-dirty-dozen--39760262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39760262Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:05:50 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and Felicia interview Cindy Hales, DC Maxwell, Jocelyn Chang and Kris Shaw, four members of the Womens Dirty Dozen, of which Felicia is also a member. The Women's Dirty Dozen is the first 12 women to achieve BJJ black belt status outside of...5172andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,cindyhales,dcmaxwell,dirtydozen,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jocelynchang,kennyjewel,krisshaw,mendesbrothers,ricksongraciecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-cindy-omatsu--37644210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37644210Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:02:07 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and Felicia interview the first woman to receive a BJJ black belt outside of Brazil Cindy Omatsu. She discusses the early days of BJJ, training with the Machados and Leka Viera. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.4079andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,cindyomatsu,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,riganmachadocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-freddy-trillo--33259693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33259693Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:50:42 +0000Kenny JewelIn this episode, Felicia and Kenny interview Black Belt Freddy Trillo. Freddy teaches BJJ to many of the police departments in Florida and has since retired from active duty. Freddy talks about his first encounter with with a suspect who took him...3566andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,freddytrillo,gordonryan,graciecombatives,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,valentebrotherscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-albert-tapia-amanda-bruse--32251936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32251936Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:39:11 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny speak with Submissions on the Shore promoter Albert Tapia and competitor Amanda Bruse, who won a gold at the 2019 NoGi Worlds Championships. They discuss the upcoming Submission on the Shore event, Amanda's move from the East Coast...2773alberttapia,amandabruse,andregalvao,atos,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,submissionsontheshorecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-bill-tetsch--31675486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31675486Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:11:06 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny interview Black Belt, Bill Tetsch. They talk about overcoming his visual impairment, training with Ken Gabrielson & Cleber Luciano, opening his own school and teaching kids. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.2608andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,cleberluciano,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kengabrielson,kennyjewel,leonjiujitsu,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,williamtetschcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-andy-wang--31081798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31081798Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:10:37 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny interview long time friend and Black Belt Andy Wang, former TUF/UFC competitor. They discuss old BJJ stories at the Machado Academy, Andy's current life in China, how becoming a family man changed his life and life/fight lessons...3449andregalvao,andywang,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,tuf,ufc,zhangweilicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-albert-tapia-margot-ciccarelli--30695294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30695294Sun, 14 Jun 2020 19:10:43 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny interview Submissions on the Shore promoter, Albert Tapia along with Margot Ciccarelli who will be competing in one of the upcoming events. They discuss putting on a show during Covid19, Margot dealing with protests both hear and in...276110thplanet,alberttapia,andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jmholland,kennyjewel,margotciccarelli,mendesbrothers,ricksongraciecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-marcos-torregrosa--30560464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30560464Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:59:37 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny talk to Black Belt Marcos Torregrosa. They discuss how the UFC being sanctioned in Puerto Rico influenced him to start bjj, moving to the US, training at Team Lloyd Irvin and starting his own school in Northern California....3067andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jmholland,kennyjewel,marcostorregrosa,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,teamyemasoyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-dawna-gonzalez--30143183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30143183Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:11:16 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny interview Dawna Gonzalez of 10th Planet. They discuss Dawna's move to San Diego from L.A., how to pick up guys using kickboxing techniques in a bar, dealing with the quasi quarantine, transitioning to bjj from kickboxing and doing...453710thplanet,andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,dawnagonzalez,eddiebravo,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,ibjjf,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongraciecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-milton-bastos-alex-barcelona--29897391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29897391Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:09:01 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and Felicia interview Milton Bastos & Alex Barcelona. They discuss Milton's BJJ and wrestling background, opening his own school, his other passions besides grappling, and Alex's journey of BJJ and BJJ photography. Available on Stitcher,...3895alexbarcelona,andregalvao,aresjiujitsu,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jmholland,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,miltonbastos,ricksongraciecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-tony-williams-roberto-ramirez--29844563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29844563Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:07:07 +0000Kenny JewelOff Topic - in this episode, Kenny talks to Black Belt Tony Williams of Chicago & Deputy Sheriff Roberto Ramirez. They discuss police reform, how cops are viewed and possible solutions to gain better communication and trust with the communities and...2563blacklivesmatter,blm,cops,coummunities,deputysheriff,gangs,georgefloyd,justice,policeofficers,race,racism,riots,sheriffcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-johnny-tama--29820875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29820875Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:50:27 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny interview Black Belt Johnny Tama where they discuss training in his home country Ecuador, competing in Fight2Win, leaving his team and managing his time during the CoronaVirus quarantine. Available on Sticher, Spotify and...3285alliance,andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jmholland,johnnytama,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongraciecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-jack-taufer--29016468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29016468Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:17:53 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and Felicia interview Black Belt Jack Taufer. They discuss his strange encounter with an Uber Driver, an altercation he had at LeBron James's birthday party and his opening his new school in the Philippines. Available on Stitcher, Spotify, and...3639andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,ibjjf,jacktaufer,jmholland,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracieyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-ethan-crelinsten--28831422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28831422Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:58:45 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny talk to the up and coming star Ethan Crelinsten. They discuss his early days of training at TriStar in Quebec, a little George St Pierre, training in NY with Nicky & Gordon Ryan and Gerry Tonon, along with the ban on bjj tournaments...3693andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,ethancrelinsten,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jmholland,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,tristaryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-jm-holland--28563879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28563879Thu, 28 May 2020 19:02:58 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny interview 10th Planet Black Belt JM Holland. They discuss his beginnings, BJJ in Pennsylvania, his mma career and his phenom Grace Gundrum. Available on Spotify, Stitcher and ApplePodcasts/iTunes.3495andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,feliciaoh,flau,gordonryan,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jmholland,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracieyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-tanner-rice--28352491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28352491Tue, 26 May 2020 12:24:28 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and Felicia interview Black Belt Tanner Rice. Tanner reveals how his father was his inspiration to start Brazilian BJJ, early days of training, opening his gym in April despite of the shutdown, the decisions that lead up to it and the people...2833andregalvao,bestbjjpodcast,bestjiujitsupodcast,brazilianbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,buchecha,flau,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,ricksongracie,tannerriceyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-tony-williams--28131801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28131801Sat, 23 May 2020 13:59:32 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny interview Black Belt Tony Williams out of Chicago Illinois. Tony discusses his football career at Wisconsin University while discovering BJJ on campus, overcoming obstacles and making mature decisions as a young man and how the body...4065bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,carlsongraciejr,flau,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,ricksongracie,rondane,tonywilliams,universityofwisconsin,wisconsinfootball,wrestlingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-betty-broadhurst--27663196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27663196Mon, 18 May 2020 13:33:31 +0000Kenny JewelWith one of their most inspirational interviews, Felicia and Kenny interview Betty Broadhurst, founder of Roll Forever, who started Jiu Jitsu at the age of 53. They discuss her first days of bjj, competing against younger women, inspiring women to...2933bettybroadhurst,bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,felicia,feliciaoh,flau,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,ricksongracie,rollforevercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-cory-cass--27243401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27243401Wed, 13 May 2020 15:37:58 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny interview Cory Cass, the man who is trying to raise 5 Million Dollars to save the small BJJ schools here in California. They discuss why he came up with the idea, who needs to be involved and his early days in MMA training with the...3567andregalvao,aoj,atos,bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,feliciaoh,flau,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,javivasquez,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,mendesbrothers,millenia,mma,wrestlingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-marion-reneau--26860573
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https://youtu.be/Be_EaLHjWq0]]>1918bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,feliciaho,flau,gracie,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jewel,jiujitsu,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-albert-tapia-with-trinity-pun--26028077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26028077Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:34:09 +0000Kenny JewelFollowing the epic event Submissions on the Shore, Kenny talked to the tournament winner, Trinity Pun and the event promoter Albert Tapia. They discussed Trinity's progress of bjj at the young age of 14, fighting in the event and training at Renzo's...3530bjj,danaher,gracie,grapple,grappletv,jiujitsu,pun,renzo,sots,submissionsonthe,tapia,trinitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-thomaz-elias--24581147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24581147Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:51:47 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia sat down with Thomaz Elias, son of legend Caique Elias. They discussed his early training at Gracie Humaita, training with his older brother Pedro, running the adult class and training with Saulo, Rickson and Xande. Available on Sticher,...3718bjj,brazilinajiujitsu,caique,feliciaoh,flau,foh,grappling,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,ricksoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-sophia-mcdermott--23487385sophia@sophiatfit.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23487385Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:39:16 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sat down with Australia's Sophia McDermott, now a US citizen and discussed being a twin, being a gymnast, empowering women and overcoming setbacks. Available on Sticher, Spotify and ApplePodcast/iTunes. Sophia on IG at @sophiamcdermottbjj and...sophia@sophiatfit.com]]>3400bjj,bjjwomen,gracie,grappletv,grappletvphotos,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,rickson,sophiamcdermott,womenofbjjcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-rodrigo-freitas--23273718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23273718Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:40:49 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sat down with Black Belt Rodrigo Freitas and discussed creating his own team after leaving Barra Gracie, his large kids program and competition. Available on Stitcher, Spotify and ApplePodcasts3376cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-catherine-kaka-perret--22623466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22623466Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:17:51 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sat down with Katherine Perret and discussed being a world champion, Leo Vieira vs Ricco Vieira as coaches, competition training and the new edition coming in her and Nick's life, baby Charlotte. Available on Stitcher, ApplePodcasts/iTunes and...3567bjjtees,checkmat,checkmatbjj,flau,girljiujitsu,gracie,graciebjj,graciejj,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kaka,perret,rickson,wrestlingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-renato-babalu-sobral-elvis-sinosic--21297178Photo Credit:Shot by Watts Photography]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21297178Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:59:24 +0000Kenny JewelAt the 2019 IBJJF No Gi Worlds, Kenny caught up with Renato 'Babalu' Sobral and Elvis Sinosic. The interview was supposed to be with Babalu but Babalu's opponent from UFC 38 decides to crash the party. The three discuss early mma training, the OGs...Photo Credit:Shot by Watts Photography]]>1994babalu,elvis,flau,grappletv,grappletvphotos,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,kennyjewel,mma,oh,sino,sinosic,ufccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-albert-tapia-kirsten-kuhar--21400972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21400972Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:29:54 +0000Kenny JewelKenny visited 10th Planet of Orange to discuss Albert's upcoming event Submissions on the Shore. This is an al all women event featuring some of the best women around the country. Also on the podcast is Kirsten Kuhar, she is also competing in the...226110th,10thplanet,bjjwomen,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,submissions,tapiabjjcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-rodrigo-comprido-medeiros--21072060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21072060Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:48:34 +0000Kenny JewelAt the last 2019 No Gi Worlds, Kenny sat down with Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros. They talk about his upbringing, differences between teaching in Brazil and U.S., sport BJJ and his accomplishments. Available on Stitcher, Spotify & Apple Podcast/iTunes.4022bjj,brasa,carlson,comprido,felicia,flau,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,kron,medeiros,rickson,rodrigocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-lucas-leite-nathalie-ribeiro--21002557
Episode 74 has both an audio and video version. You can see the video version on the GrappleTv Podcast youtube page, or by copying the link below and pasting it into your browser. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyhPFTXfN38&feature=youtu.be]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21002557Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:19:52 +0000Kenny JewelIn this episode we talk with black belt world champions Lucas Leite and Nathalie Ribeiro of Checkmat. Available on ApplePodcast/iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher. Episode 74 has both an audio and video version. You can see the video version on the...
Episode 74 has both an audio and video version. You can see the video version on the GrappleTv Podcast youtube page, or by copying the link below and pasting it into your browser. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyhPFTXfN38&feature=youtu.be]]>3038bjj,checkmat,checkmatalhambra,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,leite,lucasleite,ribeiro,ricksoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-kristian-woddmansee--20948935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20948935Sat, 21 Dec 2019 14:07:02 +0000Kenny JewelSat down with ATOS Black Belt Kristian Woodmansee at the recent No Gi Worlds. We talked about Kristian's upbringing, training at LLoyd Irvins and ATOS, and Kristian's problem dealing with authority. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcast, Spotify & Stitcher2310atos,blackbelt,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jiujitsu,rickson,tli,woodmanseeyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-eliot-marshall--20853921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20853921Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:22:27 +0000Kenny JewelAt the No Gi Worlds 2019, Kenny caught up with Eliot Marshall. They talked about Elliot's martial arts training prior to bjj, then getting whooped by a bjj guy, who ultimately convinced him to switch disciplines and being on the The Ultimate Fighter...2117bjj,bjjpodcast,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jiujitsu,marcelogarcia,marsahll,rickson,riganmachadoyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-brian-mendez--20451841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20451841Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:53:43 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sat down with former Marine Sniper and Black Belt Brian Mendez. Wanna know what is was like on the front line in the Iraq War? They talk about Brian's former job of being a marine sniper, the reality of war, dealing with PTSD and how BJJ helps...3599bjj,bjjpodcast,conelius,gracie,grappettvpodcast,grappletv,grappling,jiujitsu,judo,marines,ptsd,rickson,sniper,wrestlingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-leticia-ribeiro--20335498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20335498Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:03:36 +0000Kenny JewelAt the last Dream tourney, Kenny caught up with the legend, Leticia Ribeiro. They talked about her growing up in the Gracie Humaita family, becoming a champion and what it takes to run a very successful team. Available on iTunes/Applepodcasts,...2591bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,carlosgracie,feliciaoh,flau,graciehumaita,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,heliogracie,humaita,leteribeiro,ricksongracie,royler,roylerjiujitsucleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-kendall-tom-reusing--20246428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20246428Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:26:11 +0000Kenny JewelKenny caught up with Gracie Barra black belt Kendall Reusing & her father, also a black belt Tom Reusing. They talk growing up in a bjj family, role models and philosophy. Available on Tunes/Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.6593bjj,feliciaoh,flau,gracie,graciebarra,grappletv,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,jewel,kennyjewel,marcelogarcia,renzogracie,rogergracie,wrestlingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-rodrigo-augusto--20068627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20068627Sat, 16 Nov 2019 20:04:27 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sat down with Gracie Blackbelt, Rodrigo Augusto. Rodrigo started BJJ because of a fire he started. I know, a little unusual beginning, but it worked out. We talk about his beginnings in Brazil, then Germany and the pursuit of meeting and...3719augusto,barragracie,blackbelt,brazilianjiujitsu,carlosgraciejr,feliciaoh,flau,graciebarra,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvphotos,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,ricksongracie,rodrigo,rodrigoaugustocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-waldomiro-perez-jr--20007742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20007742Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:25:33 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sat down with his long time friend, Waldomiro Perez Jr. They discuss Waldomiro's days with Team Punishment, BJJ in general and the ever growing Team UFC Gym. Available on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify.3514bjj,blackbelt,cia,ciapaulista,danawhite,feliciaoh,flau,gabigarcia,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,marcelogarcia,rickson,ufc,ufcgym,waldomiroperezyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-the-photographers--19822296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19822296Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:37:49 +0000Kenny JewelWell the BJJ Photographers got together to talk bjj, photos, expectations and the ADCC experience. Lisa Albon, Lance Emery, Dion Watts, Kenny Jewel and via phone, Mike Calimbas. Available on iTunes/ApplePodcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.5383bjj,bjjphtographers,buchecha,flau,graciejijitsu,grappletv,grappletvphotography,grappling,lancemeryphotography,lisalisa,marcelogarcia,ricksongracie,shotbywatts,wrestlingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-brandon-tucker--19667788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19667788Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:50:44 +0000Kenny JewelKenny went out to the LBC to speak with AOJ Black Belt, Brandon Tucker. They talk a little Long Beach history and Brandon's journey to becoming a black belt. Available on iTunes/ApplePodcast, Spotify and Stitcher.2920andregalvao,aoj,atos,bjj,blackbelts,brandontucker,feliciaoh,flau,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,lb,longbeach,ricksongracieyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-emil-fischer--19605544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19605544Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:58:17 +0000Kenny JewelKenny interviewed Emil Fischer via the phone, reaching all the way out to Cleveland Ohio. They talk about Emil's superfight career, some ADCC and bjj rule sets. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. Enjoy.3374adcc,andregalvao,bjj,blackbelt,emilfischer,f2w,feliciaoh,fight2win,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,ibjjf,kennyjewel,krongracie,leovieira,marcelogarcia,nogi,podcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-jared-dopp-and-morgan-timothy--19519080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19519080Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:10:45 +0000Kenny JewelAt the ADCC 2019 championships, Kenny got to sit down with Jared Dopp and his friends Morgan Menzies and Tim Blackstone. We talk about what Jared has been doing, fighting in ADCC, a little Disneyland and a few other topics.5352adcc,adcc2019,bjj,blackbelt,dopp,feliciaoh,fivegrappling,flau,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jareddopp,kennyjewel,lovatobjj,ricksongracie,roylergraciecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-ralph-rose-gracie--19422400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19422400Fri, 11 Oct 2019 22:48:50 +0000Kenny JewelWe got to speak with legendary Ralph Gracie and none other than Rose Gracie. The was a joint podcast with Malachy Friedman & James Lawson representing Twisted1 Podcast. We talk a little Gracie History from Ralphs and Rose's view point and how the...1919bjjlegends,feliciaoh,flau,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jameslawson,jiujitsu,malachyfriedman,ralphgracie,roriongracie,rosegracie,twisted1yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-kay-hansen--19378589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19378589Sun, 06 Oct 2019 18:59:42 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sat down with 10th Planet Purple Belt and Invicta fighter, Kay Hansen. They discuss her young mma career, what inspired her to become an MMA fighter and her Jiu Jitsu transition. Available on iTunes, Stitcher & Spotify.394310thplanet,bjj,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,invicta,kay,kayhansern,mmacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-the-prodigy-jessa-khan--19243961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19243961Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:18:53 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and Felicia got to sit down with one of the most talented purple belts around, Jessa Khan fresh off her gold medals at the Pans, Worlds and No Gi Pans. Jessa tells us about her young bjj career, inspirations and balancing school and bjj.3649aoj,bjj,flau,grappletv,grappletvphotos,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-cleber-luciano--19057837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19057837Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:01:54 +0000Kenny JewelSat down with one of the pioneers who helped lead the way of the bjj explosion to hit California, Cleber Luciano. We talked about his beginnings, training with Royler and Rickson Gracie, the rough army life and being one of the best competitors in...3466bjj,cleberjiujitsu,cleberluciano,feliciaoh,flau,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,lillylucianocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-the-legend-himself-rigan-machado--18988829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18988829Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:27:25 +0000Kenny JewelThis past weekend I was able to catch up with the busy Rigan Machado, of the famous legendary Machado Brothers. We talked a little history on how he got started, Rolls Academy vs Carlson's Academy, coming to America, a little Ashton Kutcher, Rigan...2942ashtonkutcher,bjj,bjjlegend,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,kennyjewelpics,machado,machadobrothers,riganmachadocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-kaynan-duarte--18928586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18928586Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:16:47 +0000Kenny JewelBen Zhuang of SCHL Jiu Jitsu hosted a Kaynan Duarte seminar and I was graciously invited to come and watch. Afterwards, I sat down with Kaynan and discussed his bjj career and becoming a world champion at such a young age. We also discussed training...3517andregalvao,aoj,atos,bjj,feliciaoh,flau,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,ibjjf,jiujitsu,kaynanduarte,teamatosyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-lance-glynn--18865671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18865671Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:39:55 +0000Kenny JewelCaught up with Lance Glynn, a Paragon Black Belt, at a local tourney. We discuss how bjj save his life while battling demons, bjj rules and growing up in the Paragon family. Available on iTunes/Applepodcast and Stitcher. Enjoy4001bjj,felciaoh,felicia,flau,grappletv,grappletvpic,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,kennyjewelpics,lanceglynn,paragon,paragonbjjcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-kauan-barboza--18806768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18806768Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:26:46 +0000Kenny JewelIn our latest episode, I talk to Kauan Barboza who is living the American Dream. Kauan's initial interest was Judo, but was persuaded to do bjj. After a few tourneys and high percentage rate of receiving gold medals, he was sprung. Kauan a native...3706bjj,carlsongracie,checkmat,checkmatjiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kauanbarboza,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-ivan-jennings--18763650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18763650Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:30:44 +0000Kenny JewelIvan and companion Angel joined me in an interview at a park in Huntington Beach California. Ivan, a Gracie Humaita black belt talks about his initial beginnings in bjj, fighting his first mma fight at Superbrawl in Hawaii, getting his black belt and...4408bjj,felicia,feliciaoh,graciehumaita,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,hawaii,hearttransplant,ivanjennings,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-rita-gribben--18720969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18720969Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:40:02 +0000Kenny JewelThis episode I interviewed Rita Gribben. She is a Leticia Ribeiro black belt, and engineer and just a great person. We discuss her charity event, her quest to live in the united States and her journey to becoming a black belt.3726bjj,blackbelt,feliciaoh,flau,graciehumaita,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,leticiaribeiro,ritagribbencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-antoine-hood--18696199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18696199Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:56:56 +0000Kenny JewelWhile down under in San Diego, I managed to have a sit down with Antoine Hood, owner of Flawless Victory MMA. We discuss his experience of recent earthquakes, being that he lives in the epicenter, Ridgecrest California. Now recently being promoted...3090antoinehood,bjj,felicia,feliciaoh,flau,flawlessvictory,gappletvpodcast,grappletv,mma,ridgecrestcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-donny-jessica-flowers--18668999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18668999Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:20:37 +0000Kenny JewelThe duo sat down with Donny Flowers and his wife Jessica Flowers. They discuss everything from proposals, what words Donny should not to use at tourneys, Jessica spiting her wrestling coaches to the names of their future kids. Available on...6340adcc,bjj,donnyflowers,feliciaoh,flau,flowers,graciebarra,grappletv,grappletvpodcasts,jessicaflowers,orlandosanchez,wrestlingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-andrew-kulland--18647964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18647964Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:25:05 +0000Kenny JewelHad an interesting chat with Andrew Kulland, GFT Team Black belt. Discussing the rise of GFT, Joe Moireira and his journey to black belt and his owning his own gym.4748andrewkulland,bjj,gft,grappletv,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,jiujitsu,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-nisar-laura-loynab--18586314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18586314Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:33:46 +0000Kenny JewelWhile down in ATOS neighborhood, San Diego, I caught up to the Loynabs, Nisar and Laura to be exact. We discuss the beginning of Nisar's bjj journey initiating on the east coast, while his life soulmate starts her bjj career in Costa Rica. Nisar is...4844andre,andregalvao,atos,bjj,galvao,grappletv,grappletvphotos,grappletvpics,grappletvpodcast,grappling,lauraloynab,loynab,nisaryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-crystal-gaxiola--18512228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18512228Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:30:35 +0000Kenny JewelI traveled to San Diego to sit down with Crystal Gaxiola a few weeks after she received her brown belt on the podium after taking home the Gold Medal at the Worlds. Crystal shares with us her story of choosing bjj over a career and how she overcame...5248bjj,brownbelt,crystalgaxiola,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,womeninbjj,womensbjj,worldsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-john-the-rev-jensen--18483577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18483577Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:22:12 +0000Kenny JewelThis interview is with John "The Rev" Jensen. We discuss him growing up playing football then transitioning into wrestling, bjj and mma, the old days of Millenia MMA and recovering from back injury.3519bjj,feliciaoh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,johnjensen,kennyjewel,milleniamma,ojaibjj,quanobjj,wrestlingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-william-wheeler--18442040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18442040Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:39:39 +0000Kenny JewelI sat down with William and discussed his start in bjj, transitioning into mma, beating lung cancer and his Greco Roman Wrestler brother, who is an Olympic Bronze Medalist.3091bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,feliciaoh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,lungcancer,mma,olympics,william,williamwheeleryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-nathan-mendelsohn--18321632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18321632Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:39:59 +0000Kenny JewelOur latest episode features Nathan Mendelsohn who is a Caludio Franca black belt and also happens to be the featured rapper on our intro song. Nathan talks about being a rapper, bjj, waterpolo and how they all mingle together. Also the talks about...5471bjj,claudiofranca,elitetechnique,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,ibjjf,kennyjewel,nathanmendelsohncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-richard-red-alarcon--18253352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18253352Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:04:29 +0000Kenny JewelComing off his big win at Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds (EBI), i had a chance to sit down with Richard "Red" Alarcon. We discussed his preparation for CJJ, how he felt during the fights, being the target at school when he was younger and how he dealt with...1745bjj,cjj,combatjiujitsu,ebi,eddiebravoinvitational,givasantana,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,onejiujitsu,richardredalarconcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-clark-gracie--18204363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18204363Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:35:14 +0000Kenny JewelAlways fun to interview someone from the Gracie family. I got to talk with Clark Gracie, probably the most active competitor out of the Gracie family. We talked about his beginnings, family, old school bjj, getting promoted, omoplata's and the Good...2606bjj,bjjworlds,clarkgracie,feliciaoh,flau,gracie,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jiujitsucleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-josh-hinger--18169781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18169781Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:28:24 +0000Kenny JewelI got to speak with No Gi Worlds champ Josh Hinger recently at the 2019 Worlds. We discussed Crystal G in a Gi's awesome accomplishment, Josh literally fighting for his country in Vietnam ending up with broken hands, the THC Incident and the one...3610atos,bjj,gracie,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,hinger,josh,joshhinger,nogi,worlds2019yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-sam-hoger--17720903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17720903Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:41:39 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny sat down with one of the cast members of the first TUF The Ultimate Fighter Show Sam 'The Alaskan Assassin" Hoger. Sam discusses his humble beginnings starting with bjj in Alaska, then ending up on Team Miletich, sparring with Tim...8092bjj,danawhite,feliciaoh,grappling,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,samhoger,teammiletich,theultimatefighter,tuf,uffc,wrestlingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-nikki-sullivan--17519826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17519826Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:20:45 +0000Kenny JewelAt the 2019 Pans, I had a sit down with ATOS Black Belt Nikki "Cuddles" Sullivan to discuss her beginnings in BJJ, her desire to move across country and train with ATOS, training at ATOS and what the Big Spoon means. Nikki would go on to win Silver...2881atos,bjj,bjjpodcast,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,nikkisullivancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-richard-bresler--17371532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17371532Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:47:43 +0000Kenny JewelRichard Bressler can be considered, the first American to learn BJJ and the first student of Rorion Gracie. We discuss challenge matches in the dojo garage, along with his early upbringing in bjj, and the timing how BJJ changed his life. He also got...5108bjj,bjjpodcast,brazilianjiujitsu,bresler,coralbelt,feliciaoh,graciejiujitsu,grappletv,grappling,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,redbeltcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-ron-henderson--17117271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17117271Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:15:25 +0000Kenny JewelThis episode, we speak with Ron Henderson, a black belt under Leo Vieira. Ron discusses being a coach, how he approaches fighting in an mma event and refereeing.3027bjj,bjjblackbelt,checkmat,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-sean-meghami-dream-jiu-jitsu-promoter--16964970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16964970Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:35:41 +0000Kenny JewelI sat down with Sean to discuss his BJJ beginnings, how DREAM started and where DREAM is going. Sean also talks about some the issues with running large tournaments.3722bjj,bjjtournaments,dreambjj,dreamjj,feliciaoh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,seanmaghamicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-thomas-cronin-chad-lewis--16708352Gracie Murrieta. Also on the show is Chad Lewis, Tom's brown belt who was there from the beginning.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16708352Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:30:42 +0000Kenny JewelWhat happens when you love bjj so much, and you own the gym, but you're a lower belt, but you want to train so bad? Thomas Cronin explains his unusual school beginnings of Carlson Gracie Murrieta. Also on the show is Chad Lewis, Tom's brown belt...Gracie Murrieta. Also on the show is Chad Lewis, Tom's brown belt who was there from the beginning.]]>5932bjj,bjjpodcast,blackbelts,carlsongracie,chadlewis,feliciaoh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jiujitsu,thomascronincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-maysaa-bastos--16659268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16659268Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:05:55 +0000Kenny JewelAt the NoGi Worlds 2018, we caught up with Mayssa Bastos a few hours before her fight in the finals. In the end, she would win gold. Mayssa has been tearing it up this year in her first year competing as a black belt with gold medals at the Abu...1115bjj,ebi,feliciaoh,gft,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,mayssabastos,womensbjjcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-elvis-sinosic--16533831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16533831Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:18:13 +0000Kenny Jewelafter a needed hiatus, the GrappleTv podcast is back. and our first guest back is Elvis Sinosic from Australia. Kenny and Elvis discuss BJJ in Austrailia, his early MMA Days and truths and half truths about Australian wild life.2637australiabjj,bjj,elvissinosi,felicia,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jiujitsu,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-tim-spriggs-david-avellan-dj-jackson--15793446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15793446Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:34:52 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sat down with David Avellan of the Avellan Brothers, along with DJ Jackson & Tim Spriggs of Team LLoyd Irvin. The crew was in town for the Subversiv/Fight to Win Card. They discuss their early beginnings, steroids and weight cutting amongst...5622bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,davidavellan,djjackson,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,martialarts,teamlloydirvin,timspriggs,tliyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-henry-akins--15597407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15597407Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:28:05 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny sat down with Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black belt. Henry discusses his move from Oklahoma without a job to go train with Rickson and within a couple weeks, "witnesses/particpates" in his first dojo storm. There may have been a...7010bjj,blackbelt,feliciaoh,flau,flograppling,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,ibjjf,jiujitsucleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-robert-freeman-and-don-barnes--15383267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15383267Mon, 30 Jul 2018 19:53:23 +0000Kenny JewelWhile visiting an Anti Bullying Seminar for kids, Kenny got to chat with the owner of O.C. Kickboxing and former K1 Kickboxer Robert Freeman & the 2nd in command at the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Under Sheriff Don Barnes. Robert discusses his...3267bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,donbarnes,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,kennyjewel,mma,ockickboxing,ocsd,orangecountysheriffsdepartment,ronfreeman,ufc,vulkankimonoscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-cj-robison--15272675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15272675Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:31:06 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia Oh talks with Alberto Crane's first women black belt, CJ Robison. They discuss early CJ's journey in BJJ and what it was like being the only woman around training with men.2919arts,brazilian,feliciaoh,flau,gracie,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jitsu,jiu,jiujitsu,jujitsu,ju-jitsu,kennyjewel,martial,martialarts,mma,sports,ufc,wrestlingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-jason-monique-selva--15240704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15240704Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:11:59 +0000Kenny JewelKenny interviews Black Belt Jason Selva and his purple belt wife Monique Selva. They discuss how they met, evolution of Jason's BJJ teaching philosophy, Monique's early days of wrestling, her program designed for helping women and Jason's involvement...5065bjj,bjjrevolution,blackbelts,brazilianbjj,checkmat,feleicaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jasonselva,kennyjewel,moniqueselvacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-ethan-kreiswirth--15217271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15217271Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:20:10 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny sat down with Dr. Ethan Kreiswirth, bjj black belt. Ethan is the official medic for the IBJJF and NABJJF as well other organizations and has been training since the early 90's. Take a listen as they discuss early BJJ, injuries,...4647bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,ethankreiswirth,feliciaoh,flau,gi,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,itunes,kennyjewel,medics,nogicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-shawn-fowler--15175828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15175828Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:12:18 +0000Kenny JewelGuest Co-Host Bryan Lopez and Kenny Jewel travel down to San Diego to speak with the promoter of FIVE Grappling, SubCon and World Series of Grappling, Shawn Fowler. They discuss rule sets, role models, the early fight/bjj scene in San Diego and...6060bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,felicia,feliciaoh,flau,fowler,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,honubjj,kenny,kennyjewel,mma,shawn,shawnfowler,subcon,wsogcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-ian-harris--15091703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15091703Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:26:56 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny are back with a new episode featuring comic, bjj black belt, gym owner and mma fight coach, Ian Harris. In this episode, they discuss his early martial arts experience, which led him to becoming a mma coach, being a comic and...6901bjj,comedy,extraordinary,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,ianharris,kennyjewel,mmacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-pati-fontes--14808451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14808451Wed, 16 May 2018 14:10:05 +0000Kenny JewelI sat down with BJJ Black Belt, Pati Fontes, of Checkmat midway through her Jiu Jitsu Worlds Camp. We discuss her early training, a little boxing with big noses and women in BJJ. Enjoy4012bjj,checkmat,checkmathq,feliciaoh,flau,fontes,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,ibjjf,judo,kennyjewel,nogi,patifontescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-alberto-crane--14636725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14636725Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:23:38 +0000Kenny JewelBlack Belt Alberto Crane discusses his MMA fight career, how his UFC career was cut short do to MS and his incredible recovery.3156alberto,albertocrane,bjj,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jiujitsu,kennyjewel,legacybjjcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-gabriel-ruediger--14488949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14488949Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:21:00 +0000Kenny JewelWe sat down with Former UFC Fighter, former TUF competitor and current father/coach Gabe "Godzilla" Ruediger. He talks about being inside the TUF house, how it really was vs. what you see on TV. How it affected his life. A few Ralph Gracie stories...7015bjj,brazilianjiujitsu,feliciaoh,flau,gabrielruediger,godzilla,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,jiu,jiujitsu,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-robert-drysdale--14457234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14457234Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:24:17 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia Oh sat down with Robert Drysdale at this years Pans. In this short interview, they discussed Robert's current venture of going back to college and becoming a historian of BJJ.1108bjj,drydalebjj,drysdale,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jewel,kennyjewel,oh,robertdrysdale,zenith,zenithbjjcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-jacob-harman--14386994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14386994Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:24:39 +0000Kenny JewelIf you've been around the SoCal scene long enough, you have probably seen some t-shirts/hoodies with Church Boyz Wrestling as the logo. Listen to this episode and hear how he started by chance training with the top bjj athletes in SoCal.2478bjj,churchboyzwrestling,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,kennyjewelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-marcus-kowal--14277635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14277635Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:33:30 +0000Kenny JewelMarcus Kowal tells us what's going on since the loss of his first son Liam, including his fight to stop drunk driving, his book he wrote and his thoughts on why Socialism isnt all bad.4841bjj,felicia,feliciaoh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,kennyjewel,kowal,liam,marcus,marcuskowal,mma,systemstraining,systemstrainingcenteryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-wilson-reis--14203071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14203071Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:30:23 +0000Kenny JewelWilson Reis, Ranked #6 in the flyweight division in the UFC. Talks a little UFC, transitioning from BJJ to the UFC and family life in Brazil.2151alliance,alliancemma,bjj,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappletvpodcasts,kennyjewel,ufc,ufcflyweightscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-noah-tillis--14156054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14156054Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:09:15 +0000Kenny JewelCaught up with Noah Tillis, Black Belt under Rodrigo Medeiros(BJJ Revolution). Noah started BJJ as a kid and started pankration as a kid. And now has his own academy and fights professional. His last fight was on the Bellator card in January 2018.1645bjj,bjjrevolution,feiliciaoh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jewel,kenny,kennyjewel,noah,noahtillis,tilliscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-dan-camarillo--14106592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14106592Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:23:32 +0000Kenny JewelDan Camarillo talks about the early days of training judo then transitioning to BJJ after seeing Royce Gracie in the UFC, training with his brothers and training with Caesar and Ralph Gracie.1191bjj,camarillobjj,dan,dancamarillo,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,kenny,kennyjewelyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-matt-jill-baker--14060523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14060523Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:11:04 +0000Kenny JewelCaught up with the First Family of BJJ, well at least the parents, Matt and Jill Baker at the Dream Kids tourney in Cerritos. Matt shares stories of his journey, while Jill talks about her women's BJJ traveling group.1737bjj,bjjpodcast,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jillbaker,jiujitsu,mattbaker,trujitsucleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-professor-joao-assis--13992980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13992980Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:15:14 +0000Kenny JewelJoao Assis is a Checkmat Blackbelt and has been around since the old Brasa days. Joao give us some insights to then Brasa, (Leo Vieira, Drysdale, Lucas Leite, Galvao, Mendes Bros) and aslo training with Brazilian Top Team. Now he is a coach with his...4069assis,bjj,blackbelt,checkmat,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,joao,joaoassisyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-chris-melissa-haueter--13946550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13946550Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:25:39 +0000Kenny JewelChris Haueter is one of the Original Dirty Dozen, the first 12 non-Brazilians to get there BJJ Black Belts. Chris talks about early days training in garages with the Gracies/Machados, his own challenge matches and how he got into BJJ. His wife...5417bjj,chrishaueter,combatbase,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,kennyjewel,melissahaueter,mmayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-keta-meggett--13885926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13885926Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:19:18 +0000Kenny JewelKenny caught up with Actress, Pro Wrestler, BJJ competitor and Team Bully Buster creator Keta Meggett. She discusses how she became a Pro Wrestler by going to the wrong place, how being bullied herself inspired her to start Team Bully Busters and how...298410thplanet,bjj,eddiebravo,felciaoh,flau,freaks,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,keta,ketameggett,meggettyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-sam-choi-omar-sabha--13854630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13854630Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:42:28 +0000Kenny JewelSam Choi Brown Belt, PhD and Strength & Conditioning Coach and Omar Sabha BTT Black Belt, Masters Degree and one of the top competitors around.4087btt,choi,felicia,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,kennyjewel,oh,omar,peak,peakperformance,sabha,sam,samchoiyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-jared-dopp--13786186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13786186Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:36:57 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia Oh has a sit down with Jared Dopp at the No Gi Worlds 2017. Jared tells us about trying to juggle BJJ and getting his masters degree, while dabbling in a Football career.4181bjj,dopp,felicia,feliciaoh,flau,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jared,jareddopp,lovato,lovatobjjyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-gianni-grippo-erin-herle--13716502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13716502Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:26:30 +0000Kenny JewelAt the 2017 NoGi Worlds, Felicia sat down with recently promoted black belt, Erin Herle and prodigy Gianni Grippo. They both tell us to how they began their BJJ journey and some insight into their past relationship and how it worked in BJJ.2459alliance,bjj,blackbelt,erin,erinherle,feliciaoh,flau,gianni,giannigrippo,grappletv,grappletv.com,grappletvpodcast,grippo,herle,thegrappletvpodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-jorge-van-damme-oliveira--13701233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13701233Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:32:43 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sits down with Jorge to discuss life after MMA, fighting in Brazil for the Brazilian Club team Flamengo, his fight with Shonie Carter and his new business ventures.5506feliciaoh,grappletv,jog,jorgeoliveira,kennyjewel,thegrappletvpodcast,vandammeyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-scott-einstein-epstein--13672040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13672040Tue, 26 Dec 2017 21:07:17 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny caught up with Scott 'Einstein' Epstein at the Fight 2 Win Card in Burbank. Scott, the third person to receive his black belt from Eddie Bravo, discusses growing up in NY, being a model/actor, transitioning from Gi to NoGi and being...413710th,10thplanet,bjj,blackbelts,ebi,eddiebravo,feliciaoh,grappletv,joerogan,kennyjewel,nogi,thegrappletvpodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-rus-miura-and-chris-brennan--13564698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13564698Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:44:30 +0000Kenny JewelKenny and guest host, Jon Arredondo of Gym Crashers/OTM sat down with Black Belt Russ Muira. He talks about wrestling, mma and his journey to becoming a 3 stripe black belt. Later in the show, Chris Brennan, Russ's coach, also joins the group and...5506arredondo,brennan,chrisbrennan,grappletv,gymcrashers,jonarredondo,kenny,kennyjewel,muira,russ,russmuira,thegrappletvpodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-chad-george-the-day-before-winning-combat-jiu-jitsu--13478486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13478486Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:03:33 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny sat down with Chad George, owner of CMMA in Gardena California. They discussed how Chad got into fighting, early days of WEC and Combat Jiu Jitsu predictions.5506chad,chadgeorge,cmma,felicia,feliciaoh,flau,foh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,jewel,kenny,kennyjewel,ohcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-kristen-davidson-and-special-needs-jiu-jitsu--13429612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13429612Sun, 26 Nov 2017 14:53:03 +0000Kenny JewelAt the 2017 USJJF Worlds, Kenny caught up with Kristen Davidson BJJ black belt and instructor of kids with special needs. They discuss where it started and hopefully where it will go. #UPMA5506bjj,jewel,kenny,kennyjewel,kristen,kristendavidson,specialneeds,unlimitedpossiblities,up-macleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-para-jiu-jitsu-with-ronald-mann-elcirley-silva--13429004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13429004Sun, 26 Nov 2017 12:40:36 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia and Kenny sit down with Ronald Mann and Elcilley Silva discussing and promoting Para Jiu Jitsu at the UAEJJF tourney in Los Angeles. As always, BJJ does some incredible things and has many incredible comeback stories. #parajiujitsu #uspjja1209elcilley,elcilleysilva,felicia,feliciahoh,grapple,grappletv,mann,oh,parabjj,ronald,ronaldmann,silva,uspjjacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-vagner-rocha--13329341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13329341Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:31:21 +0000Kenny JewelKenny sits down with UFC Veteran Vagner Rocha to discuss preparation for the Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds and possibly taking home $15,000, which he actually won the next day. Also, they talk about his early life and how he got started in BJJ.2629feiliciaoh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,kennyjewel,rocha,vagner,vagnerrochacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-elias-gallegos--13244432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13244432Sat, 04 Nov 2017 17:18:15 +0000Kenny JewelHeather Rafferty co-hosts with Kenny as they interview Alliance Eastlake BJJ Black Belt, Elias Gallegos aka Pepper Brooks. Elias talks about going from jail, being pastor, training under Fabio Santos and Carlos Valente. Helping veterans of war...6728alliance,bjj,eastlake,eliasgallegos,feliciaoh,grappletv,grappletvpodcast,grappling,heather,kennyjewel,pepperbrooks,raffertyyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-herb-dean--13094728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13094728Sat, 21 Oct 2017 20:20:40 +0000Kenny JewelFelicia Oh and Kenny Jewel sit down with Herb Dean in their inaugural Grappletv Podcast. Herb Dean is well known as one of the best MMA referees in the business and has been around since the early stages of MMA.5576bjj,grappletv,grappling,jiujitsu,mmacleanfull